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Lyon College

Batesville, Arkansas 72501

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Tight-knitCollege townGreek life

Known for business — close-knit campus

Lyon College is a private institution in Batesville with particular strength in business and psychology.

A small campus of 563 undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

56% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $44,232 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $22,670.

Established
1872
Motto
Latin: Perseverantia Omnia Vincet Deo Volente
Type
Private college
Division
Division III

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66%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
563Students
10:1Student:Faculty
56%Grad Rate
$44,232Earnings 10yr
$22,670Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate65.5%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$31,000
Room & Board$10,750
Books & Supplies$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance$44,943
Average Net Price$22,670
Median Debt at Graduation$21,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$228

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$18,857
$30–48K$17,504
$48–75K$22,559
$75–110K$25,258
$110K+$26,818

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

39.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

2.1%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$10,699

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

0

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

1

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (26)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

68%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads
563
Gender Split
43% / 57%
Women / Men
First Generation
30%
Pell Grant Recipients
36%

Race & Ethnicity

White 47%
Black 9%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 1%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate55.9%
Freshman Retention68.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$37,629
10 Years$44,232

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Scots

Lacrosse

History & Fun Facts

  • •History Located in Batesville, Arkansas, the college was founded in 1872 and is the oldest independent college in Arkansas.
  • •In 1871, state leaders narrowed down choices for the potential flagship location of a state college to either Fayetteville or Batesville.
  • •The charter was signed by Governor Ozra Amander Hadley on October 24, 1872.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

86Low

Estimated from AR state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

St. Louispop. 290K
212 mi(367 min)
Nashvillepop. 690K
272 mi(471 min)
Kansas Citypop. 500K
281 mi(487 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MEM Memphis106 mi
STL St Louis217 mi
BNA Nashville278 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1189 mi · ~34h 21m drive
New York, NY1013 mi · ~29h 16m drive
Hartford, CT1099 mi · ~31h 45m drive
Providence, RI1162 mi · ~33h 34m drive
Albany, NY1065 mi · ~30h 46m drive
Syracuse, NY965 mi · ~27h 53m drive
Rochester, NY903 mi · ~26h 5m drive
Buffalo, NY838 mi · ~24h 13m drive
Philadelphia, PA941 mi · ~27h 11m drive
Pittsburgh, PA709 mi · ~20h 29m drive
Harrisburg, PA859 mi · ~24h 49m drive
Newark, NJ1005 mi · ~29h 2m drive
Washington, DC829 mi · ~23h 57m drive
Baltimore, MD856 mi · ~24h 44m drive
Atlanta, GA434 mi · ~12h 32m drive
Charlotte, NC607 mi · ~17h 32m drive
Raleigh, NC727 mi · ~21h drive
Miami, FL968 mi · ~27h 58m drive
Orlando, FL780 mi · ~22h 32m drive
Tampa, FL762 mi · ~22h 1m drive
Nashville, TN272 mi · ~7h 51m drive
New Orleans, LA413 mi · ~11h 56m drive
Richmond, VA795 mi · ~22h 58m drive
Chicago, IL473 mi · ~13h 40m drive
Detroit, MI645 mi · ~18h 38m drive
Minneapolis, MN641 mi · ~18h 31m drive
St. Louis, MO212 mi · ~6h 7m drive
Kansas City, MO281 mi · ~8h 7m drive
Indianapolis, IN406 mi · ~11h 44m drive
Columbus, OH552 mi · ~15h 57m drive
Cleveland, OH665 mi · ~19h 13m drive
Milwaukee, WI539 mi · ~15h 34m drive
Dallas, TX361 mi · ~10h 26m drive
Houston, TX469 mi · ~13h 33m drive
Austin, TX520 mi · ~15h 1m drive
San Antonio, TX593 mi · ~17h 8m drive
Los Angeles, CA1508 mi · ~43h 34m drive
San Francisco, CA1702 mi · ~49h 10m drive
San Diego, CA1469 mi · ~42h 26m drive
Seattle, WA1767 mi · ~51h 3m drive
Portland, OR1748 mi · ~50h 30m drive
Denver, CO779 mi · ~22h 30m drive
Phoenix, AZ1172 mi · ~33h 51m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1149 mi · ~33h 12m drive
Honolulu, HI4067 mi · ~117h 29m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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